Japanese Haori Himo Kimono Jacket Accessory Vtg Silk Kumihimo Red White OJ213 woodworking This two-panel kashigata mold is

This two-panel kashigata mold is carved with the design of a folk art-like frame with leafy vines and an image of a phoenix

plum blossom)

8 cm wide x 17 cm tall

Acquired from an auction in Tajimi in Gifu Prefecture in central Japan

Small hole on the side

Japanese Haori Himo Kimono Jacket Accessory Vtg Silk Kumihimo Red White OJ213 woodworking This two-panel kashigata mold isVtg Japanese Haori Himo Kimono Accessory This is a Japanese vintage braided silk haori himo. One of many different styles of kumihimo cords, this pair of round cords (marugumi) features red and white vertical stripes. These two pieces would be tied in a traditional style knot for decorative appeal. There are plastic protectors around the tassels. A haori himo is a decorative cord, chain, or string that holds the kimono's haori (jacket) closed and in